Golden Boy
Musical - Original
Majestic Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: September 23, 1964
- Opening Date: October 20, 1964
- Closing Date: March 5, 1966
- Previews: 25
- Performances: 568
Music: Charles Strouse
Lyrics: Lee Adams
Book: Clifford Odets, William Gibson
Synopsis
A black boxer falls for his manager's white girlfriend in this musical adaptation of the Clifford Odets' play.
Opening Night Cast
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Sammy Davis, Jr. | Joe Wellington |
| Billy Daniels | Eddie Satin | |
| Kenneth Tobey | Tom Moody | |
| Paula Wayne | Lorna Moon | |
| Ted Beniades | Roxy Gottlieb | |
| Johnny Brown | Ronnie | |
| Don Crabtree | Drake | |
| Jeanette Du Bois | Anna |
Opening Night Production Credits
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Clifford Odets | Book |
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William Gibson | Book |
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Charles Strouse | Music |
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Lee Adams | Lyrics |
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Arthur Penn | Director |
| Donald McKayle | Choreographer |
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Awards
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Actor in a Musical | Sammy Davis, Jr. | Nominee |
| 1965 | Choreography | Donald McKayle | Nominee |
| 1965 | Musical | Nominee | |
| 1965 | Producer of a Musical | Hillard Elkins | Nominee |
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